必 (bì) - must & certainly

必Tone 4

bì ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 心

傲不

必 · bì

must;

certainly;

necessary;

inevitable

mustcertainlynecessary

Usage highlights

mustnecessarilycertain victorynecessityessentialindispensable

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 不必— need not; unnecessary
  • 未必— not necessarily; may not

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • You must come tomorrow (你明天必来).
  • This is a necessary condition (必要条件).
  • Victory is certain (必胜).
  • It will inevitably happen (必然发生).

Collocations

  • must(必须)
  • necessarily(必然)
  • certain victory(必胜)
  • necessity(必要性)
  • essential(必备)
  • indispensable(必不可少)

Idioms

  • When the waters recede, the stones are visible(水落石出)
  • Things will develop in the opposite direction when they become extreme(物极必反)
  • Where there is a will, there is a way(有志者事竟成)
  • A just cause enjoys abundant support(得道多助)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the concept of inevitability and necessity in Chinese philosophy.
  • Often used in military contexts to express certainty of victory.
  • Appears in many classical texts emphasizing determination and certainty.

FAQ